RevanA4 Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 since the Olympics are starting tomorrow I'm wondering who is gonna watch them and what parts are they interested in me I'm pretty much only gonna seriously watch men and womens hockey and I'm discounting every team except Canada and the US for the gold in Hockey(no offense meant by that)
The Doctor Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 Canada will get it again. No doubt! We won't win much else though, I don't think. You never know, though.
RevanA4 Posted February 10, 2006 Author Posted February 10, 2006 Canada will get it again. No doubt! We won't win much else though, I don't think. You never know, though. what do you mean again? we traded metals last time. US mens won the gold, and The Canadan women's team be us for the gold. I'm gonna have to go with the same results as the last time
Tysyacha Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 I'm a very "girly girl". I'm only going to watch the figure skating. Call me unpatriotic, but I want Irina Slutskaya to win the gold, and Sasha Cohen the silver. Michelle Kwan? Maybe bronze. As for the men, I SO wish Alexei Yagudin was going to be in the Olympics again this year. Unfortunately, he's gone pro. That DOESN'T mean I'm going to root for his bitter rival, Yevgeny Plushenko, to win the gold. I'll find someone else. Am I an American Russophile? Da. You bet your bottom dollarov!
lukeiamyourdad Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 US mens won the gold, and The Canadan women's team be us for the gold. Uh, in 2002 Canada's men and women team both won the gold medal...
Commander Obi-Wan Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 Go Canada! I think the Russians or Canada's will win gold in hockey and U.S or Czech Republic will be right behind them.
Darth Andrew Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 You gotta love the whole idea of the Olympics. No matter what is happening in the world, allies and enemies unite to play sports in a friendly competition. As for myself, I'll probably follow the luge and skiing. I don't know (nor care) who's favored, but it should be interesting to watch none the less. Go USA!
Jeff Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 Anybody heard about the event "skeleton?" I read about it in Sports Illustrated, it basically requires no athletic ability at all. You just lay on a small sled and go down a hill. And the funny thing is, one of the athletes on the US skeleton team was banned because he tested positive for a substance that hides performance-enhancing drugs >_>
Jae Onasi Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 Primary interests: 1. Figure skating of any flavor (pairs is my favorite) and ice dancing (although I don't think anyone could ever beat Torville and Dean's performance). I don't care who wins as long as they did the best job and don't get the gold because of judges cheating. 2. Speedskating 3. Bobsledding and luge--gotta love something with absolutely no safety devices that is meant to hurtle you down an icy track at 90 mph. 4. Downhill skiing 5. Ski-jump 6. Hockey if the US is in the finals, or if there's a good brawl. I actually saw the 'Miracle on Ice' game, so while I generally enjoy hockey, that one's a bit tough to live up to. I'm going to pass on curling this time.
Commander Obi-Wan Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 Anybody heard about the event "skeleton?" I read about it in Sports Illustrated, it basically requires no athletic ability at all. You just lay on a small sled and go down a hill. And the funny thing is, one of the athletes on the US skeleton team was banned because he tested positive for a substance that hides performance-enhancing drugs >_> Yeah. I heard of the skeleton. If I am in the Olympics I'll be competing in that sport.
El Sitherino Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 I don't agree with Olympic drug policy. You're disqualified if you test positive for marijuana use. And it's on their list of performance enhancing drugs. The way I see it, if you win a relay after smoking a few joints, you deserve a ****ing medal. But enough of that completely random rant, I'm betting Canada will take hockey and come in silver in curling.
Bob Lion54 Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 I want Jamaica to win the Bobsledding! Cool Runnings!
RevanA4 Posted February 10, 2006 Author Posted February 10, 2006 Go Canada! I think the Russians or Canada's will win gold in hockey and U.S or Czech Republic will be right behind them. ahhh when was the last time the Russians were in the finals for hockey?
Bastila Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 I like watching the Olympics, also i get to see it in 2012 for real which is cool as London got it, but i like watching a lot of water sports and basketball and badminton.
Astrotoy7 Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 oh, this is about the Winter Olympics... well Canada & Norway need to kick a$$ in something!! This is it I'll definitely watch the hockey though... Hopefully those Maple Leafs will show the US what hockey is all "aboot" After that, bring on the World Cup I say....the greatest sporting event known to man/woman/goat/fish mtfbwya
Bastila Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 I know but i just thourght i mention about London really lol, but one thing i like watching is the Ice Skating/dancing its really good and how they do all the flips and lifts on ice is amazing.
Ztalker Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 Since i'm a Dutchman, i will go and see the speedskating, the only sport we can actually participate in without making a fool of ourself
Carthaholic Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 I'll be watching everything but my main interests are... 1- Hockey, hockey, HOCKEY!!! GO CANADA!!!! 2- Speed skating 3- Freestyle skiing 4- Figure skating 5- Snowboard
Bastila Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 Oh yeah Snowborading thats a great sport to watch.
Commander Obi-Wan Posted February 11, 2006 Posted February 11, 2006 ahhh when was the last time the Russians were in the finals for hockey? Winter Olympics: 1992 World Juniors: 2006
Hallucination Posted February 11, 2006 Posted February 11, 2006 I'll definitely watch the hockey though... Hopefully those Maple Leafs will show the US what hockey is all "aboot" Who says 'aboot'? After that, bring on the World Cup I say....the greatest sporting event known to man/woman/goat/fish True, but those damn dolphines never shut up. I'm not much of a fan of the Olympics, but I always hope that Canada wins gets that gold medal for hockey, seeing as it is one of our national sports. But I might be more interested in 2010.
Darth Andrew Posted February 11, 2006 Posted February 11, 2006 My opinion on the opening ceremony so far: I didn't like the very beginning of the ceremony - it reminded me of a bunch of pagans worshipping fire; though I did like the the skaters that were aflame. The part that had to do with the Alps was cut short by -suprise suprise- ads. The segment with the Italian flag was nice, especially the singing. When the performers acted as one giant airborne skier, that was AWESOME and quite orignal IMO. The 5 Olympic rings platforms was... interesting, to say the least, though when they erupted in fireworks was cool. The Parade of Nations was nice as always, though the some of the songs were absolutely dreadful. [/simon Cowell] Why do we have to hear overplayed, cheesy 1970's American songs? But, the thing that pissed me off the most was: Brian Williams, the American commentator. He brought up the Muhammad cartoon controversey and the London bombings when Denmark and Great Britain appeared, respectively. And Iran. And Israel. He only spoke on a nation if it was in the news and controversial. C'mon, I don't want to hear the news all over again at, of all places, the Olympics.
Commander Obi-Wan Posted February 11, 2006 Posted February 11, 2006 Who says 'aboot'? Canadians, eh? I'm not much of a fan of the Olympics, but I always hope that Canada wins gets that gold medal for hockey, seeing as it is one of our national sports. But I might be more interested in 2010. Wonder why? Maybe 'cause it's in Vancouver!!!!!!!1111 Canada!!!!!!!!!111
Hallucination Posted February 11, 2006 Posted February 11, 2006 Canadians, eh? Maybe one of the more eastern provinces, but here in B.C. we say 'about'. Wonder why? Maybe 'cause it's in Vancouver!!!!!!!1111 Canada!!!!!!!!!111 And the fact I'm also in Vancouver
Commander Obi-Wan Posted February 11, 2006 Posted February 11, 2006 And the fact I'm also in Vancouver And that was way I said it.
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